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VE03 EPD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 EPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 125,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 100,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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VE03 EPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE03 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE03 EPD registered?

VE03 EPD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is VE03 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 EPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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